336 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in United States

This page ranks 12 Business & Management master’s options in the United States for 2026. It is for international applicants comparing which universities offer this degree level in this subject.

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QS World #1 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private University · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1861 to advance "useful knowledge", the university has played a...

USD 51,000 – USD 69,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1861Founded

11,900Students

3,900International

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80.5 / 100 · Outstanding

Composite score80

QS standing99

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2Top pick

QS World #6 Stanford, California, United States

Stanford University

Private University · Stanford, California, United States — Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Lela...

USD 52,500 – USD 71,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1885Founded

17,000Students

4,000International

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74.5 / 100 · Excellent

Composite score74

QS standing99

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QS World #12 Berkeley, California, United States

University of California, Berkeley

Public University · Berkeley, California, United States — The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California, United States. Founded in 1868 and named after the Anglo-Irish philosopher George Berkeley, i...

USD 37,500 – USD 50,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1868Founded

45,000Students

7,000International

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71.7 / 100 · Excellent

Composite score71

QS standing99

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4Ranked

Public University United States

Marywood University

Public University · United States — Marywood University is a private Catholic university in Scranton and Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood curren...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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5Ranked

Public University United States

Sullivan University

Public University · United States — Sullivan University is a private for-profit university based in Louisville, Kentucky. It is licensed to offer certificates and diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees by the K...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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6Ranked

Public University United States

Xavier University

Public University · United States — Xavier University is a private Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Xavier had an enrollment...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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7Ranked

Public University United States

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Public University · United States — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an American integrated global nonprofit health enterprise that has 100,000 employees, 40 hospitals with more than 8,000 licensed beds, 800 clinica...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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8Ranked

Public University United States

Claremont Graduate University

Public University · United States — The Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is a private postgraduate research university in Claremont, California, United States. Founded in 1925, CGU is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium whi...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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9Ranked

Public University United States

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Public University · United States — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

Public University United States

ECPI University

Public University · United States — ECPI University, also known as East Coast Polytechnic Institute, is a private for-profit university based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was founded in 1966 in Norfolk, Virginia, and offers certifica...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

Public University United States

Athens State University

Public University · United States — Athens State University is a public upper-division university in Athens, Alabama. Athens State is one of the few universities in the nation dedicated solely to degree completion for transfer students,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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12Ranked

Public University United States

Alliant International University

Public University · United States — Alliant University is a private for-profit university with its main campus in San Diego, five additional campuses in California and one campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Its enrollment is approximately 4,00...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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13Ranked

Public University United States

Roosevelt University

Public University · United States — Roosevelt University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1945, it was named in honor of United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roo...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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14Ranked

Public University United States

Park University

Public University · United States — Park University is a private university in Parkville, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1875. In the fall of 2025, Park had an enrollment of 4,949 students.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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15Ranked

Public University United States

Utah Valley University

Public University · United States — Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah, United States. UVU offers master's, bachelor's, associate degrees, and certificates. Previously called Utah Valley State College, the...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

Public University United States

Wilmington University

Public University · United States — Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross as Wilmin...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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17Ranked

Public University United States

International Technological University

Public University · United States — International Technological University (ITU) is an unaccredited private university in Santa Clara, California, United States. It was founded in 1994 by Professor Shu-Park Chan, previously a professor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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18Ranked

Public University United States

University of Findlay

Public University · United States — The University of Findlay is a private university in Findlay, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and the city of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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19Ranked

Public University United States

Purdue University Northwest

Public University · United States — Purdue University Northwest is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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20Ranked

Public University United States

Lipscomb University

Public University · United States — Lipscomb University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nas...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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21Ranked

Public University United States

Tiffin University

Public University · United States — Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1888.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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22Ranked

Public University United States

Troy University

Public University · United States — Troy University is a public university in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1887 as the State Normal School within the Alabama State University System and is now the flagship university...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

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23Ranked

Public University United States

California Baptist University

Public University · United States — California Baptist University is a private university in Riverside, California, United States. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Conv...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

QS standing0

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24Ranked

Public University United States

Stevenson University

Public University · United States — Stevenson University is a private university in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, with two campuses, one in Stevenson and one in Owings Mills. The university enrolls approximately 3,615 under...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

Composite score27

QS standing0

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Public Business & Management universities

These 12 universities are the ranked names on this page: Brandman University, Florida Polytechnic University, Wilmington University, University of Findlay, Purdue University Northwest, Lipscomb University, Maryville University, Keiser University, New Jersey City University, Robert Morris University Illinois, American Public University System, and Columbus State University. All are marked public in the list, so if you are comparing ownership type, you should confirm each university’s current status before applying.

A Master’s Degree in Business & Management is a graduate-level option for applicants who want to study beyond the bachelor’s level. The page covers the United States in 2026, with 354 universities offering the subject and 813 programmes available, so you may need to compare programme format, study load, and campus location directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, entry requirements, tuition fees, deadlines, and whether the course is full-time, part-time, or online. Also confirm the university name, because public/private status is not reliably shown here for every institution and should be checked with the university.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Master's Business & Management universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Master's Business & Management universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Master's Business & Management universities in United States

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